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Q&A: Verizon’s VP-Sponsorships Talks NHL Partnership, Enhanced Fan Experiences

Event Marketer

Nick Kelly, VP-Sponsorships, Verizon Verizon customers can win seats in the brand’s Hotspot section at MetLife Stadium. With hockey season in full swing, Verizon announced the renewal of a multiyear sponsorship with the NHL on Feb. Event Marketer: What is Verizon most excited about with this NHL partnership renewal?

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Wimbledon Crosses the Pond with its Sponsors to Engage U.S. Fans at ‘The Hill in New York’

Event Marketer

This year’s The Hill in New York, held at Brooklyn Bridge Park, July 14-16, featured a livestream of the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Finals on the big screen through U.S. The event was free, but 1,500 daily winners from ballot pre-submissions scored guaranteed spots when doors opened, while others entered on standby.

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Four Sponsorship Tactics Chase Leveraged at the US Open to Increase Engagement

Event Marketer

Here, we explore the four key facets of the brand’s sponsorship program. From the US Open Archives: How evian Cruised into the US Open with a Floating Tennis Court Sports Sponsorship Q&A: How American Express Keeps it Fresh at the US Open Fan Engagement: Five Brands That Aced the US Open 1. Schoff says.

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Sponsorship Outlook: 10 Hot Properties to Watch in 2024

Event Marketer

No matter how long you’ve been in the events biz, the industry’s ever-evolving nature means there’s always fresh territory to explore. To help get the juices flowing for 2024, we analyzed 10 hot properties that offer prime sponsorship opportunities, and in some cases, new audiences worth tapping into. The key to sponsorship?

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Sports Sponsorship: 10 Ways Brands are Tackling the Tailgating Scene

Event Marketer

The program encompassed sponsorships of more than 50 college football teams, and on-site activations that spanned performances by top djs, photo moments, interactive games and a whole lot of cold ones. Another Bud Light sponsorship that made headlines was the “World’s Largest Tailgate” hosted in partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs.

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How Canine Wellness Brand Get Joy Saved New York City’s Beloved Halloween Dog Parade

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“There were a lot of frustrated New Yorkers and dog lovers that had been a part of this parade and feel that this iconic event in New York City is so critical for both themselves and their companions. So it didn’t take us long to raise our hand. And that’s what we did.” –Tom Instead, two weeks before the Oct.

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The Brief: Ketchup Insurance and Firehouse Takeovers

Event Marketer

NBC MARKETERS ARE HONORING 25 YEARS OF ‘SVU’: THESE ARE THEIR STORIES Superfans of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”—we have a Code Blue. Your presence is required in New York City from March 14 to 15. The brand will use AI to determine the level of destruction, then deliver a discount that corresponds with the incident.